Comments on: summer loving

By: Tea

Tea — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:52:08 +0000

Had to come back months later with a report on the roasted tomatoes and beans, which I’ve now made twice and are just incredibly delicious. Made a double batch so that I could give some to my brother and sister-in-law (with two small kids they’ve forgotten that food doesn’t come out of the freezer section) and now my brother is in the dog house because we went off and finished them without sharing with his wife.
Yes, they are that good. Thanks–definitely a keeper (and the ensuing family drama is just an entertaining bonus:-).

By: bean

bean — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:46:52 +0000

Tried the barley salad on Sunday, sans olives (which I don’t like). It was delicious. Added tofu to it at lunchtime today and feasted again. Great recipe.

By: Deb, too!

Deb, too! — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:04:12 +0000

For dinner tonight, I made the roasted tomato/cippoline onion/white bean dish. Oh. My. Goodness. My vegan stepdaughter and her fiance loved it, and my meat eating husband and son are ignoring their steaks and slurping up the juices. I was SO looking forward to taking the leftovers for lunch tomorrow…..not looking too promising. *Sigh*

Awesome recipe Deb….Thank you!!

By: laura

laura — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:04:43 +0000

if you like pinot, please go to Schug. family winery, delicious wine, off the beaten path. enjoy your visit!

http://www.schugwinery.com/index.jsp

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:12:13 +0000

I have to second the Cakebread mention (their wines are just lovely, and the facility is small and easy to take in if you have just a short while) — about Cakebread, though, it’s easy to miss on the road, so make sure that you’ve got one person solidly navigating!

And I also second the mention of Sonoma County — most of those wineries are “off the beaten track,” and head to downtown Santa Rosa for some lovely food at Syrah (http://www.syrahbistro.com/).

By: Deborah Dowd

Deborah Dowd — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:03:12 +0000

I wish my farmer’s market had that variety! You guys who live in metropolitan areas with incredible markets, ethnic bakeries, butchers… you are the ban of my existence!

By: liz

liz — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:30:16 +0000

Oh, the St. Helena Olive Oil Co. was so much fun! They have everything out for tasting. A perfect place to pick up gifts and browse.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:07:39 +0000

I have been a lurker for some time, but thought I would put my two cents in on your Napa Valley question. I grew up in Calistoga. I havenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t read the past comments, so sorry if there are duplicates. Here are some wineries:

Cakebread Cellars
Hetiz cellars
Grgich Hills Winery Ã¢â‚¬â€œ great wine
Newton Vineyards (appt only)

Restaurants:
Bistro Jeanty for the de Creme Tomate en Crute Ã¢â‚¬â€œ it is out of this world.
Oakville Grocery is a good place to grab a sandwich for a picnic.
For Mexican food try Villa Corona in St. Helena.
Taqueria Rosita in Napa is also good.
I also liked the Wappo Bar & Bistro in Calistoga.

The St. Helena Olive Oil also has great stuff – nice gifts and great oilve oil.

We moved 5 years ago, so I hope these recommendations are still goodÃ¢â‚¬Â¦Have a great time.
I love your blog and you photos are fantastic!
Heather

By: floridagal

floridagal — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:22:10 +0000

Deb,
I was wondering if you had/knew any of the strawberry recipes. I see the grocery stores full of strawberries and want to make something but cannot think of anything!
Any ideas?
Thanks

By: Alyce

Alyce — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:05:02 +0000

recommendation #1: talk to helenjane
#2: taylor’s refresher to eat
#3: supery, frog’s leap, coppola (small, small, big)

have fun!